Stewart Collins
Biographic Data
| ID | 3972480 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stewart Collins |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stewart |
| FAMILY NAME | Collins |
| SIGNATURE | COLLINS S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bangor University |
| ORCID | 0009-0004-9020-963X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 55 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1988 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Passion and Social Workers: Tensions and Paradox
Social work students and self-care: International and UK critical perspectives
While social work education can provide students with rewarding and satisfying experiences, there can also be stressful and demanding requirements from academic and placement work and personal circumstances. Self-care encourages students to give more attention to their own needs in order to prepare themselves for potentially demanding careers in social work organizations, where they can continue self-care practices. Self-care activities can be ta…
Love and Social Work in the UK: A Critical Evaluation
Recently social work scholars have been exploring the concept of love and social work. A focus on love takes social work back to its roots, reinforcing care for, sensitivity and responsiveness to, the feelings of service users and relationships between service users and practitioners. Some scholars see love operating not only at individual levels, but also with action elements at structural levels challenging power, inequality, and oppression. Th…
Robert Francis, On conquering schizophrenia: From the desk of a therapist and a survivor
Academic writing and referencing for your social work degree Jane Bottomley, Patricia Cartney and Steven Pryjmachuk
Social Workers and Self-Care: A Promoted yet Unexamined Concept
Self-care brings valuable, welcome and further attention to the personal and professional needs of social work practitioners. Self care has become part of the ‘official’ discourse of social work; it is endorsed in various professional documents in a range of countries, including the UK. Until recently, the concept has been the subject of limited research and literature, but this has now started to proliferate, especially in the USA. However, ther…
Ethics of Care and Statutory Social Work in the UK: Critical Perspectives and Strengths
Definitions of ethics of care are provided and key features outlined. Critical perspectives on ethics of care are explored such as ambiguous meanings, the neglect of surveillance roles in statutory social work, work with reluctant service users, the lack of detailed purpose and goals when considering the relationship between ethics of care, social workers and service users, the possible reinforcement of dependency rather than independence and aut…
Social Workers and Resilience Revisited
The topic of social workers and resilience has received a considerable amount of attention in social work research and literature in recent years. Resilience has also been incorporated into the ‘official discourse’ of social work education and practice. However, many definitions of the concept have been offered. It has been also subject to some criticism, primarily because of the alleged focus on the individual worker at the expense of the struct…
Hope and Helping in Social Work
Recently social work researchers and writers have started to explore again the role of hope. The importance of hope is examined in social work practice with particular client groups, such as younger, older and disabled people, people encountering mental health problems, illness and bereavement and for social workers themselves. The various theoretical and research underpinnings of the concept of hope are examined. Consideration is given to issues…
The Commitment of Social Workers in the UK: Committed to the Profession, the Organisation and Service Users
Commitment is defined and distinguished from associated concepts such as job satisfaction and motivation. Commitment in social work is important because it involves a deep attachment and bond to the profession and perhaps the organisations of social work and dedication to providing high-quality services to service users. There are clear benefits derived from commitment to social work for the social work profession, social work organisations and s…
Working in Statutory Contexts: Book Reviews
Social workers, resilience, positive emotions and optimism
Literature on stress and social work emphasises the importance of the structural and organisational context for social work. Less attention has been given to differences between social workers that enable them to deal with demands and find satisfaction and rewards in their work. Literature drawn from psychology can offer some guidance to social workers, focusing on resilience, positive emotion and optimism. A great deal has been written about res…
Alcoholics Anonymous and social workers: Misunderstandings and misperceptions
Social work caseloads include a high incidence of alcohol problems. Social workers may have clients who are receiving help from Alcoholics Anonymous, who provide assistance to a large number of problem drinkers. Social workers may lack knowledge and understanding of its work. The origins of AA are described. Some strengths and some criticisms of AA's approach are considered and refuted, with an emphasis on the positive help that can be offered. A…
Confrontation of clients and users - for better or worse
The use of confrontation in counselling and in social work is a controversial topic. There are contradictory comments in the literature and in the research findings. The history of confrontation is considered. In the past it has been emphasised as being of significance with some user groups such as those with drink and drug problems. Confrontation used to be seen to be of particular significance in work with problem drinkers and drug users in bre…
Bullying in social work organisations
This article examines the incidence of bullying in various organisations, including social work, at a time of increasing attention to bullying. Bullying, harassment, abuse and bullying behaviour are defined. Reactions to bullying are explored, as are relevant concepts related to empowerment in social work. Some strategies for counteracting the bully are proposed, including considering the role of the individual concerned, informal support, organi…
Stress: The perceptions of social work lectures in Britain
Journal Article Stress: the perceptions of social work lectures in Britain Get access S Collins, S Collins Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar B Parry-Jones B Parry-Jones Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The British Journal of Social Work, Volume 30, Issue 6, December 2000, Pages 769–794, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/30.6.769 Published: 01 December 2000
Placement visits by tutors from college based programmes
In recent years some social work tutors have been subject to considerable criticism regarding their inability to keep pace with new developments, including anti discriminatory approaches. In the current harsh climate evident in higher education and following the development of the Dip SW, agency approval for practice teaching and accreditation of individual practice teachers, the tutor's role in visiting placements has been challenged and questio…
On the Way to Boundless Joys
Alcohol Related Offenders and a Voluntary Organisation in a Scottish Community
Examination is made of a range of alcohol related problems and alcohol related offences in the United Kingdom, including Scotland. Traditionally only a limited number of sentences are available to the courts. The contribution of diversion schemes is considered briefly and, in particular, the use of a deferment scheme in Dumbarton, Scotland. Offenders considered suitable are referred by the court to the Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol for assess…
Social workers, resilience, positive emotions and optimism
Literature on stress and social work emphasises the importance of the structural and organisational context for social work. Less attention has been given to differences between social workers that enable them to deal with demands and find satisfaction and rewards in their work. Literature drawn from psychology can offer some guidance to social workers, focusing on resilience, positive emotion and optimism. A great deal has been written about res…
Social Workers and Resilience Revisited
The topic of social workers and resilience has received a considerable amount of attention in social work research and literature in recent years. Resilience has also been incorporated into the ‘official discourse’ of social work education and practice. However, many definitions of the concept have been offered. It has been also subject to some criticism, primarily because of the alleged focus on the individual worker at the expense of the struct…
Ethics of Care and Statutory Social Work in the UK: Critical Perspectives and Strengths
Definitions of ethics of care are provided and key features outlined. Critical perspectives on ethics of care are explored such as ambiguous meanings, the neglect of surveillance roles in statutory social work, work with reluctant service users, the lack of detailed purpose and goals when considering the relationship between ethics of care, social workers and service users, the possible reinforcement of dependency rather than independence and aut…
Hope and Helping in Social Work
Recently social work researchers and writers have started to explore again the role of hope. The importance of hope is examined in social work practice with particular client groups, such as younger, older and disabled people, people encountering mental health problems, illness and bereavement and for social workers themselves. The various theoretical and research underpinnings of the concept of hope are examined. Consideration is given to issues…
Stress: The perceptions of social work lectures in Britain
Journal Article Stress: the perceptions of social work lectures in Britain Get access S Collins, S Collins Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar B Parry-Jones B Parry-Jones Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The British Journal of Social Work, Volume 30, Issue 6, December 2000, Pages 769–794, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/30.6.769 Published: 01 December 2000
Social Workers and Self-Care: A Promoted yet Unexamined Concept
Self-care brings valuable, welcome and further attention to the personal and professional needs of social work practitioners. Self care has become part of the ‘official’ discourse of social work; it is endorsed in various professional documents in a range of countries, including the UK. Until recently, the concept has been the subject of limited research and literature, but this has now started to proliferate, especially in the USA. However, ther…
The Commitment of Social Workers in the UK: Committed to the Profession, the Organisation and Service Users
Commitment is defined and distinguished from associated concepts such as job satisfaction and motivation. Commitment in social work is important because it involves a deep attachment and bond to the profession and perhaps the organisations of social work and dedication to providing high-quality services to service users. There are clear benefits derived from commitment to social work for the social work profession, social work organisations and s…
Love and Social Work in the UK: A Critical Evaluation
Recently social work scholars have been exploring the concept of love and social work. A focus on love takes social work back to its roots, reinforcing care for, sensitivity and responsiveness to, the feelings of service users and relationships between service users and practitioners. Some scholars see love operating not only at individual levels, but also with action elements at structural levels challenging power, inequality, and oppression. Th…
Working in Statutory Contexts: Book Reviews
Bullying in social work organisations
This article examines the incidence of bullying in various organisations, including social work, at a time of increasing attention to bullying. Bullying, harassment, abuse and bullying behaviour are defined. Reactions to bullying are explored, as are relevant concepts related to empowerment in social work. Some strategies for counteracting the bully are proposed, including considering the role of the individual concerned, informal support, organi…
Alcohol Related Offenders and a Voluntary Organisation in a Scottish Community
Examination is made of a range of alcohol related problems and alcohol related offences in the United Kingdom, including Scotland. Traditionally only a limited number of sentences are available to the courts. The contribution of diversion schemes is considered briefly and, in particular, the use of a deferment scheme in Dumbarton, Scotland. Offenders considered suitable are referred by the court to the Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol for assess…
On the Way to Boundless Joys
Placement visits by tutors from college based programmes
In recent years some social work tutors have been subject to considerable criticism regarding their inability to keep pace with new developments, including anti discriminatory approaches. In the current harsh climate evident in higher education and following the development of the Dip SW, agency approval for practice teaching and accreditation of individual practice teachers, the tutor's role in visiting placements has been challenged and questio…
Stress: The perceptions of social work lectures in Britain
Journal Article Stress: the perceptions of social work lectures in Britain Get access S Collins, S Collins Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar B Parry-Jones B Parry-Jones Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The British Journal of Social Work, Volume 30, Issue 6, December 2000, Pages 769–794, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/30.6.769 Published: 01 December 2000
Bullying in social work organisations
This article examines the incidence of bullying in various organisations, including social work, at a time of increasing attention to bullying. Bullying, harassment, abuse and bullying behaviour are defined. Reactions to bullying are explored, as are relevant concepts related to empowerment in social work. Some strategies for counteracting the bully are proposed, including considering the role of the individual concerned, informal support, organi…
Alcoholics Anonymous and social workers: Misunderstandings and misperceptions
Social work caseloads include a high incidence of alcohol problems. Social workers may have clients who are receiving help from Alcoholics Anonymous, who provide assistance to a large number of problem drinkers. Social workers may lack knowledge and understanding of its work. The origins of AA are described. Some strengths and some criticisms of AA's approach are considered and refuted, with an emphasis on the positive help that can be offered. A…
Confrontation of clients and users - for better or worse
The use of confrontation in counselling and in social work is a controversial topic. There are contradictory comments in the literature and in the research findings. The history of confrontation is considered. In the past it has been emphasised as being of significance with some user groups such as those with drink and drug problems. Confrontation used to be seen to be of particular significance in work with problem drinkers and drug users in bre…
Social workers, resilience, positive emotions and optimism
Literature on stress and social work emphasises the importance of the structural and organisational context for social work. Less attention has been given to differences between social workers that enable them to deal with demands and find satisfaction and rewards in their work. Literature drawn from psychology can offer some guidance to social workers, focusing on resilience, positive emotion and optimism. A great deal has been written about res…
Working in Statutory Contexts: Book Reviews
Hope and Helping in Social Work
Recently social work researchers and writers have started to explore again the role of hope. The importance of hope is examined in social work practice with particular client groups, such as younger, older and disabled people, people encountering mental health problems, illness and bereavement and for social workers themselves. The various theoretical and research underpinnings of the concept of hope are examined. Consideration is given to issues…
The Commitment of Social Workers in the UK: Committed to the Profession, the Organisation and Service Users
Commitment is defined and distinguished from associated concepts such as job satisfaction and motivation. Commitment in social work is important because it involves a deep attachment and bond to the profession and perhaps the organisations of social work and dedication to providing high-quality services to service users. There are clear benefits derived from commitment to social work for the social work profession, social work organisations and s…
Social Workers and Resilience Revisited
The topic of social workers and resilience has received a considerable amount of attention in social work research and literature in recent years. Resilience has also been incorporated into the ‘official discourse’ of social work education and practice. However, many definitions of the concept have been offered. It has been also subject to some criticism, primarily because of the alleged focus on the individual worker at the expense of the struct…
Ethics of Care and Statutory Social Work in the UK: Critical Perspectives and Strengths
Definitions of ethics of care are provided and key features outlined. Critical perspectives on ethics of care are explored such as ambiguous meanings, the neglect of surveillance roles in statutory social work, work with reluctant service users, the lack of detailed purpose and goals when considering the relationship between ethics of care, social workers and service users, the possible reinforcement of dependency rather than independence and aut…
Academic writing and referencing for your social work degree Jane Bottomley, Patricia Cartney and Steven Pryjmachuk
Social Workers and Self-Care: A Promoted yet Unexamined Concept
Self-care brings valuable, welcome and further attention to the personal and professional needs of social work practitioners. Self care has become part of the ‘official’ discourse of social work; it is endorsed in various professional documents in a range of countries, including the UK. Until recently, the concept has been the subject of limited research and literature, but this has now started to proliferate, especially in the USA. However, ther…
Robert Francis, On conquering schizophrenia: From the desk of a therapist and a survivor
Love and Social Work in the UK: A Critical Evaluation
Recently social work scholars have been exploring the concept of love and social work. A focus on love takes social work back to its roots, reinforcing care for, sensitivity and responsiveness to, the feelings of service users and relationships between service users and practitioners. Some scholars see love operating not only at individual levels, but also with action elements at structural levels challenging power, inequality, and oppression. Th…
Social work students and self-care: International and UK critical perspectives
While social work education can provide students with rewarding and satisfying experiences, there can also be stressful and demanding requirements from academic and placement work and personal circumstances. Self-care encourages students to give more attention to their own needs in order to prepare themselves for potentially demanding careers in social work organizations, where they can continue self-care practices. Self-care activities can be ta…
Passion and Social Workers: Tensions and Paradox
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